Crazy Amazing Humans

EP 50: What if the Hardest Thing You've Ever Been Thru Reveals Your Superpower? Patti Davis, Daughter of President Ronald Reagan, on Alzheimer's, Addiction & Finding Strength


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In this milestone 50th episode of our Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast, we sit down with Patti Davis—author, journalist, advocate, and daughter of President Ronald Reagan—for a deeply moving and honest conversation exploring how personal struggles can become a source of strength, purpose, and healing.

From her bestselling memoir The Long Goodbye, chronicling her father's battle with Alzheimer's, to her powerful new book Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory, and the America We Once Knew, Patti Davis shares how she has walked through fire and emerged with a strength she never knew she had along with an unwavering commitment to helping others find their own.

We talk openly about:

  • The emotional truth behind her relationship with her famous parents

  • Honest reflections on addiction, recovery, and helping others

  • How painful experiences in your past can become a source of power and connection

  • Insights from founding UCLA's Beyond Alzheimer's support group and wrote Floating in the Deep End

  • Co-writing "I Wish You Peace" with Bernie Leadon for the The Eagles' album One of These Nights

  • What she's most proud of from her father's presidency

  • How to incorporate healing and reconciliation in our lives

This conversation is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. Whether you're facing personal challenges, caring for a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration, this special episode will uplift and empower you. It's the kind of episode you'll want to share with a friend.

Subscribe to Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and don't forget to follow us on YouTube to watch the full interview!

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